Chelsea has issued a firm hands-off warning to Barcelona regarding Joao Pedro, valuing him at €100 million. The warning comes as Barcelona seeks a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Joao Pedro scored his 20th goal for Chelsea in a match against Nottingham Forest. However, Chelsea lost that match 3-1. Following the game, he expressed the need for Chelsea to improve consistency in their remaining matches.
This season, Joao Pedro has scored 19 goals in all competitions since joining Chelsea from Brighton last summer. He stated, “If I could change that goal for three points, then I would be a lot happier now.”
Chelsea currently sits eighth in the Premier League, 10 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa. With four Premier League games remaining, they face pressure to secure better results.
Barcelona’s interest in Joao Pedro highlights their current struggles. They have looked to reinforce their squad in light of Lewandowski’s situation. Bojan Krkic remarked, “Joao Pedro is ideal for the Barça system.”
Chelsea’s stance on Joao Pedro could impact their transfer strategy and overall team dynamics moving forward. The club’s valuation indicates their commitment to retaining key players amid ongoing transfer market activity.